In this episode we cover Romans 3:21-31 where Paul proclaims the solution to the sin problem described in chapters 1-3. The solution? Justification by faith.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

04:29 - Interwoven Themes

06:01 - Romans 3:21

09:33 - Romans 3:22

10:51 - Romans 3:23

11:41 - Romans 3:24

14:37 - Romans 3:25

18:15 - Romans 3:26

19:36 - Romans 3:27

22:01 - Romans 3:28

23:03 - Romans 3:29

24:48 - Romans 3:30

27:03 - Looking Forward

This episode covers the self-righteous persons accountability for sin. The same logic that a self-righteous person would use to hold a pagan accountable for their sin, applies to the self-righteous religious person. Paul then addresses objections that one might think provide exemptions.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

03:04 - So Then You Have No Excuse (Romans 2:1-5)

12:35 - God Will Render Each According to His Deeds (Romans 2:6-16)

23:21 - You Who Boast in the Law, Do You Dishonor God? (Romans 2:17-24)

31:13 - Transgressing Nullifies Circumcision (Romans 25-29)

34:48 - Any Benefit to being a Jew? (Romans 3:1-9)

41:41 - No one is Righteous (Romans 3:9-18)

43:39 - The Whole World [Is] Accountable to God (Romans 3:19-20)

44:02 - Conclusion

We begin Paul's discussion on the gospel with his argument proving that pagans are inexcusable before God. This is a set-up as he will, in the following chapter, turn the same argument against self-righteous religious people as well.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

06:08 - Overview of Romans Chapters 1-2

11:32 - Overview of Chapter 1

14:14 - Introduction to the Argument Romans 1:18-19

16:53 - The First Example Romans 1:20-23

22:26 - The Second Example Romans 1:24-27

30:03 - Third Example Romans 1:28-32

36:34 - Overview of the Argument Looking Forward

39:01 - Farewell

In this episode we'll cover the transition from the introductory material to the main topic which will begin in verses 17ff. Because of the importance of Paul's use of Habakkuk 2:4, we'll also overview the entire book of Habakkuk.

*Usually, I read the episode from a pre-written script. For the first time, I recorded without a script. Please let me know what your thoughts are.

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

01:42 - Reading the passage

02:06 - “I am not ashamed”

05:36 - The Gospel

06:40 - To the Jew First

07:52 - The Righteousness of God Is Revealed

20:20 - From Faith to Faith

21:36 - The Righteous Shall Live By Faith

22:05 - Habakkuk

In this episode we get into the introductory material of Romans; the author, recipients, pray and thanksgiving.

Before we start our deep dive into Paul's Letter to the Romans we will talk about abut Paul's purpose in writing the letter in the first place. We will also look at the typical structure of a Roman letter and even compare it to non-Christian letters of that time period.

We continue our initial background studies by looking at Paul's conversion and Christian ministry and how they shaped the context and content of his letter to the Romans.

Chapters: 0:00 - Intro and Review0:39 - Paul's Persecution of Christianity4:43 - Paul's Conversion5:14 - Paul's Early Christian Ministry14:36 - Setting the Stage for the Gentile Mission22:50 - Pattern Develops on Paul's First Missionary Journey28:37 - Church Demographics Are Redefined31:44 - Controversies Surrounding Paul34:45 - Conclusion

Just a blurb about what this podcast is and what my goal is.

In this episode we begin by looking a Paul's early life leading up to his conversion. We'll talk about his family, culture, education, and faith.

Chapters0:00 - Welcome0:50 - Authorship4:25 - Birthplace9:07 - Hebrew of Hebrews19:11 - Pharisee24:20 - Educated by Gamaliel27:25 - Roman Citizenship36:25 - Sidenote - Paul Did Not Change His Name37:35 - Conclusion